Teen handed two-year prison sentence for robbing kiosk
The Larnaca district court sentenced a 19-year-old to two years in prison for robbing a kiosk in Larnaca on March 29, 2025.
Three people wearing hoods had entered the kiosk at 3.30am, ...
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Two in custody for car arson
Two people were placed in custody on Monday in Limassol to facilitate investigations into car arson.
According to the police, testimony has been obtained against the suspects, aged 56 and 50, in ...
Appeals court upholds conviction for 500g cocaine
The appeals court on Thursday threw out the appeals of three men convicted for drug trafficking, upholding the convictions and sentences imposed by the Limassol criminal court, it was made ...
With Easter just around the corner FMD outbreak at critical juncture
The foot-and-mouth outbreak is said to be at a critical juncture, with Easter just a fortnight away, the veterinary association and farmers said on Monday.
Culling has finished at farms ...
‘Migration can solve problems, strengthen economy’
The government aspires to turn migration into what it said would be a “solution” in a way that would contribute to the growth of the economy and promote social cohesion, ...
Criminal court orders murder suspect to remain in custody until trial
A 28-year-old suspect in the premeditated murder of 49-year-old businessman Stavros Demosthenous will remain in custody until the trial on April 29, the Limassol criminal court decided on Thursday.
The criminal ...
Man remanded in connection with bust theft from monument
A 36-year-old arrested in connection with the theft of four busts from a monument in Yermasoyia has been remanded in custody for five days by the Limassol district court.
The ...
Parliamentary election results may lead to further elections
The results of the May 24 parliamentary elections may necessitate further elections if candidates like Fidias Panayiotou and mayors or community leaders managed to secure a seat in the new House.
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Audit flags legal gaps over long-abandoned Nicosia building
Liabilities involving local authorities and gaps in legislation have been identified by the Audit Office in relation to a building in Nicosia that has remained under construction for 14 years.
The ...
Broadcasters reminded of equal treatment policy ahead of elections
Radio and TV broadcasters were reminded on Thursday of their obligation by law to “treat equally and without discrimination” all parties and candidates in the period leading up to the ...
Website for parliamentary elections now live
A special website for the upcoming parliamentary elections has been set up by the interior ministry in cooperation with the deputy digital policy ministry and the department of information technology ...
Hikers rescued from Avakas gorge
The fire brigade rescued 26 hikers on Wednesday after they became trapped by rising water in the Avakas gorge in the Paphos district.
The call for help was received at 1.13pm ...
Car catches fire while in motion
A car in Emba, Paphos, caught fire in the early hours of Thursday, while being driven by a 52-year-old.
The incident happened at around 4am and the fire was put ...
Man remanded for holding women hostage at knife point
The 36-year-old man of African origin arrested on Wednesday following a hostage situation in Larnaca was handed an eight-day remand order by the Larnaca district court on Thursday for holding ...
Drink driver arrested nearly seven times over limit
The police arrested a 43-year-old man on Wednesday evening for drink driving, nearly seven times over the alcohol limit.
The man, whose final reading was 148μg instead of the 22μg ...
Fitiris outlines central prison masterplan to Mathiatis council
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris outlined the plans for the new central prison on the outskirts of Mathiatis during a meeting with the community council on Wednesday evening.
Fitiris explained the ...
Two arrested for Limassol restaurant bomb
The police arrested two individuals aged 21 and 19 on Wednesday evening in connection with the bomb explosion at the entrance of a restaurant in the old Limassol port area.
According to ...
Bomb destroys florists’ storefront
A bomb exploded at a florists in Limassol in the early hours of Thursday, causing extensive damage to the shopfront.
The police said an improvised explosive device was detonated at ...
Nine arrested overnight for attempted bombing, drink driving
Nine individuals were arrested during overnight police operations to crack down on crime, including for attempted bombing and drink driving.
The police pulled over 639 vehicles and checked 983 drivers and passengers.
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Thunderstorms and snow till Sunday
Rain and thunderstorms continue on Thursday, while snow on Troodos’ peaks remains at 27cm.
The weather will continue rainy until Sunday, with dust in the atmosphere expected over the weekend.
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Health services even in remote areas a duty, says minister
Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides wrapped up a tour of hospitals across the island on Tuesday with a visit to Polis Chrysochous hospital, where he said the state had a duty ...
Cyprus ‘enters era of working poor’
The percentage of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion has remained stable at around 17 per cent for the past four years, which the national network against poverty believes ...
Fears over Easter table allayed
The Easter spread can go ahead as planned and any scaremongering is annulled by the market itself, Cyprus Supermarket Association executive secretary Andreas Hadjiadamou said on Tuesday.
Hadjiadamou told the ...
Structural adequacy ‘collective responsibility’ engineers say after collapse
The collapse of part of a building on Monday in Limassol may have been caused by inadequate planning, the Association of Civil Engineers said on Tuesday, pointing out that securing ...